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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 X grades versus the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Fujifilm S1

 G3 X Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon G3 X

 Fujifilm S1 G3 X 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S1

 G3 X Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm S1.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm S1 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G3 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
73
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
bad battery (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
bad battery (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
69
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 grams (1.62 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $849 $400